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Scott Carson, Principal
601 Crespi Drive, Pacifica 94044
(650) 738-6660
School Web
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Cabrillo School serves kindergarten
through grade 8. The program emphasizes the Visual and
Performing Arts and parent involvement. The principal,
staff, and parents are committed to providing instruction
for every child that includes music, art, and drama.
Teachers present a rigorous academic curriculum, while
many classes in the arts are parent taught and teacher
assisted.
In May 2000, the Visual and Performing
Arts program was awarded a Kent Exemplary Program Award
by the San Mateo County School Boards Association. Cabrillo
is one of four district schools that participates with
the Bay Area School Reform Collaborative in a program
designed to ensure that every child is a successful
reader.
Students in 6, 7, and 8th grades all
go on week long study trips related to the science and
social studies curriculum. Sixth graders go to Pt. Reyes,
seventh graders go to Yosemite, and eighth graders go
to Washington D.C.
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James Rogers, Principal
1283 Terra Nova Blvd., Pacifica 94044
(650) 738-6670
School Web
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Ortega Elementary School presents a
comprehensive curriculum that develops literacy, language
arts, and mathematics. Using computer technology, thematic
learning and parent/community volunteer participation,
Ortega enables its diverse population of students to
learn and grow. Visual and performing arts, science,
social science, and technology are integrated into the
curriculum in every possible way. Ortega is one of four
district schools that participates with the Bay Area
School Reform Collaborative in a program designed to
ensure that every child is a successful reader. Student
research and performance are displayed and exhibited
throughout the school year.
Ortega Elementary School has engaged
in a Farm & Garden project in association with the
University of California and the local 4-H chapter.
Ortega students have access to the farm and garden providing
powerful, “hands-on” learning about agricultural
and livestock concepts.
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Marc Lorenzen, Principal
411 Oceana Boulevard, Pacifica CA 94044
(650) 738-6650
School
Web Site
Ocean Shore School is a parent
participation program that strongly encourages
parents to be involved in all aspects of the school.
Experienced, credentialed teachers incorporate
parent support to teach and enrich the educational
curriculum. Together, parents and teachers provide
a variety of instructional activities: small groups,
hands-on activities, field trips, visual and performing
arts.
The school’s mission is
to provide students with experiences and skills
to become enthusiastic, life-long learners making
intelligent choices and contributing meaningfully
to their community.
Ocean Shore has received two Kent
Awards recognizing Oceans Week and Living History
as Exemplary programs. Graduates of the school
have a reputation for excelling in high schools
and colleges.
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Ellie Cundiff, Principal
340 Inverness Drive, Pacifica CA 94044
(650) 738-6687
School Web
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Sunset Ridge Elementary School has
a strong curriculum with an emphasis on literacy/language
arts and mathematics. Literacy is the foundation for
learning and is therefore the key program focus at Sunset
Ridge. Funded by a large grant from the Robert Noyce
Foundation, the school has additional literacy training
for its teachers with materials and additional staff
to help coach teachers. Serving an ethnically diverse
population, all teachers at Sunset Ridge have been trained
to provide targeted instruction based on individual
needs. Technology enhances the curriculum. Each classroom
has computers that are used to support, integrate, and
strengthen curriculum under the direction of the teacher.
Recognizing the importance of serving
the whole child, Sunset Ridge has additional support
for its families and students with after school tutorials,
an additional Reading Recovery teacher, on-site counseling
services, and a community outreach worker who helps
support families to access needed services and resources.
The Pacifica Collaborative provides funding and services
to assist with the site’s emphasis on the whole
child. Sunset Ridge provides a breakfast program and
boasts two on-site daycare providers to meet the needs
of working parents.
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Barbara Ng, Principal
377 Reina del Mar, Pacifica CA 94044
(650) 738-6655
School Web Site
Located in a small valley in the center
of Pacifica, Vallemar School offers a “structured”
program. The distinguishing characteristics of this
school are a strong emphasis on academics and citizenship,
one grade per classroom, teacher directed instruction,
and frequent reporting to parents. The school’s
parent community is very active, providing a family
atmosphere at the school.
In keeping with the school’s traditional
philosophy of education, academic instruction is concentrated
in the core subject areas. Music, art, technology, and
other subjects are included in the curriculum. Enrichment,
remediation, and individualization are also available,
but the main focus remains on whole group grade level
instruction in the academic areas. Vallemar is one of
four district schools that participates with the Bay
Area School Reform Collaborative in a program designed
to ensure that every child is a successful reader. As
a result of this strong foundation, Vallemar graduates
have traditionally done well in high schools and colleges.
In 1997, Vallemar School was recognized
by the State as a California Distinguished School.
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